A new brand identity for a new generation of consoles and players, eFootball represents a fresh approach for the long-running franchise, previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer and Winning Eleven.

Thanks to the greatly evolved football game engine, the animation system has also been overhauled. New technology called "Motion Matching" converts the vast range of movements that players make on the pitch into a series of animations, selecting the most accurate one in real-time. The system provides more than four times as many animations as before, achieving highly realistic movement. “Motion Matching” will be utilised across all eFootball platforms, including last-gen consoles, PCs and mobile.

Ensuring that eFootball is an experience that everyone can enjoy, Konami’s new football game is free-to-play across console, PC and mobile. Importantly, eFootball will also present a fair and balanced experience for all players. More details about gameplay and online modes will be revealed in late August.

As a digital-only title, Konami will regularly add new content and game modes after launch this Autumn. Local matches featuring FC Barcelona, Juventus, FC Bayern, Manchester United and others will be available, for free, at launch. In the future, certain game modes will be sold as optional DLC, giving players the freedom to build an experience that follows their interests.

Uniting football’s global gaming community for the first time, eFootball will offer the same highly realistic esports experience across console, PC and mobile, including full cross-play support post-launch.

Konami announced the latest update to the eFootball title, the first main one of the 2024/25 season. Within this, there will be multiple changes to in-game features, a selection of in-game campaigns for users to enjoy.

New features in gameplay

The latest eFootball update will include a selection of updates to the in-game experience for users. Following a continuous analysis of community feedback, KONAMI can confirm the following changes to be made:

• The new "Booster Slot" is a way to customize player attributes, giving them an extra stat boost. By obtaining and using “Random Booster Tokens” and “Select Booster Tokens” users can craft among the 17 various Boosters for their players. World renowned legend players Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Deco, and L. Giuly will be appearing as Epic cards with “Booster Slot” in this new update.
• Removal of contract limits, meaning users can use all of their players, no matter when they signed them. Players whose contracts have already expired can also use their service again.
• Automatic options have been added to player progression. This means that users can opt not to think about the balance complexities of player upgrades, making it easy to train players. This is also met with the freedom to reset player progression without the need to spend GP.
• The "Finesse Dribble" is now also in eFootball™. With improved usability, this will give users more tactical options.

Campaigns

The new eFootball™ update is home to a host of new campaigns and bonuses for new and veteran users to enjoy. These can help strengthen their Dream Teams and enhance their experience both solo and in Co-op mode.

Players can receive a Showtime Messi card after completing the "Skill Up" tutorial, whilst also being able to gain as much as 7 random booster tokens, 7 skill training programs, and 300 eFootball™ coins as free login bonuses during the campaign period.

The Startup campaign will also include some special login presents including Highlight: FC Barcelona Robert Lewandowski, Highlight: FC Bayern Leroy Sané, and 2 Highlight lottery chance deals for FC Barcelona and FC Bayern.

This and a set of campaign achievements and Tour Events can see players gain huge in-game item collections – all necessary on the road to glory in the world’s leading free-to-play football simulation game.

Messi and Neymar will be in "Ambassador Edition" with booster with their teammates.

Packs including the namesake ambassador in addition to 10 world class players who played alongside them (For mobile and PC it will be called Ambassador Pack).

At the heart of eFootball is eFootball World, where players can enjoy matches with real-life teams

Offline Matches

• Play against the AI or a friend offline with nine fully authentic clubs to choose from: FC Barcelona, FC Bayern München, Juventus, Manchester United, Arsenal FC, SC Corinthians Paulista, CR Flamengo, CA River Plate, São Paulo FC
• Choose from six stadiums: Camp Nou, Old Trafford, Allianz Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Allianz Arena, eFootball Stadium

Online Events

• Experience cross-generation matchmaking (PS5 vs. PS4, Xbox Series X|S vs. Xbox One) with weekly online events using pre-set teams, providing rewards such as GP

Konami is honored that Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., two of the greatest footballers of all time, will become global ambassadors for eFootball. In addition, Andrés Iniesta and Gerard Piqué have been closely involved in development as official advisors for offensive and defensive gameplay, respectively.

eFootball is available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Win10 and Steam).